Every month, the Ifo Institute in Dresden surveys around 1,700 eastern German companies about their business situation and expectations for the coming months. The sentiment barometer fell slightly in June. | more
Sentiment for the East German economy is falling slightly overall. However, the service sector and the construction industry expect more positive business developments in the future. | more
In jedem Verein, in jeder Straße, in jedem Treppenhaus gibt es diesen einen Menschen, der einfach da ist – ohne Bezahlung, ohne Applaus, oft ohne ein einziges Dankeschön. DIE SACHSEN NEWS startet eine neue Serie und sucht genau diese Menschen: Sachsens Alltagshelden. Und die Chancen stehen gut, dass Sie selbst schon eine oder einen kennen. | more
The sentiment barometer for the regional economy in eastern Germany continues to fall. Both the current situation and expectations are rated worse. | more
Joachim Ragnitz, vice president of the Ifo Institute in Dresden, points to weaknesses in Saxony's economic competitiveness. Low wages and infrastructure deficits are criticized. | more
